Associations to the word «Ilk»

Wiktionary

ILK, adjective. (Scotland and Northern England) Very; same.
ILK, noun. A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Dictionary definition

ILK, noun. A kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk".

Wise words

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